Between political turmoil…concerns over health care, crime, discrimination, the economy…and fear for our nation’s future, half of US adults report frequently experiencing stress—the highest since...
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What Is Brain Fog? Symptoms, Causes and Treatments
We’ve all used the term “brain fog” from time to time to describe a feeling of mental fuzziness or the sense that our brain isn’t...
Intrusive Thoughts: Are They Normal?
You’re standing on a subway platform as a train approaches. Suddenly a thought pops into your head—I could jump onto the tracks. This thought doesn’t...
How To Be More Social
Many people dislike chatting with acquaintances at social events because they think they are no good at small talk. “What do you do for a...
What Is Gaslighting? How to Recognize It and Respond
The word “gaslighting” is on a lot of people’s lips lately, and it’s an accusation easily thrown around—“You’re gaslighting me!” But what is gaslighting, and...
When the News Affects Your Health
There’s no question that watching the news is a sure-fire way to elevate your stress level. But while the nightly news has always focused on...
Identifying Adult ADHD…and What to Do About It
When we think of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), we imagine a child who is disruptive in school. But ADHD, is far less apparent in adults diagnosed...
The Science of Swearing
Languages around the world have taboo words (curse or swear words), and the use of them is commonly frowned upon. But that doesn’t stop researchers...
Use Scent to Improve Your Mood
Scent has a direct connection to our emotions because odor, emotion and memory all are processed in the brain’s limbic system. It’s also why scents...
Is Your Loved One’s Depression Getting Worse?
You’ve done your best to help your partner manage her ongoing severe depression—encouraging her to enjoy activities…supporting her treatment…taking her to therapy appointments…and just being...
Selecting Mental Health Services
The demand for mental health services has exploded over the past few years. Blame it, in part, on the COVID pandemic, which created both fear...
Endless Grief
Grieving after the loss of a loved one doesn’t necessarily follow a set timetable. But even so, you may feel that your grief isn’t getting...